2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Daclan
A surname of Scottish origins signifying a descendant of the son of Gille Fholain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Daclan. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daclan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Daclan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daclan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daclan
The surname DACLAN is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the rural areas of Aberdeenshire. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "dath" meaning color or dye, and "clan" referring to a family or tribe. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a profession or clan related to dyeing or coloring materials.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DACLAN can be found in the Aberdeen Council Registers from 1398, which lists a John Daclan as a resident of the area. Another historical reference is found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1456, where a Robert Daclan is mentioned as a merchant in Aberdeen.
In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Scotland, with records showing a James Daclan born in Stirling in 1532. This individual is notable for being one of the first recorded DACLANS to hold a position of prominence, serving as a magistrate in the town of Stirling.
The 17th century saw the emergence of a prominent DACLAN family in the Scottish Highlands. Angus Daclan (1615-1679) was a respected clan leader and landowner in the region of Inverness-shire. His son, Duncan Daclan (1648-1712), played a significant role in the Jacobite risings, supporting the cause of the deposed Stuart monarchs.
In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the literary works of Alexander Daclan (1725-1798), a renowned poet and author from Edinburgh. His collection of poems, titled "The Highlands Lyre," was widely acclaimed and helped to popularize Scottish literature during that era.
Moving into the 19th century, the name DACLAN became more widely dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, as Scottish families emigrated to other parts of the world. One notable figure from this period was James Daclan (1812-1887), a successful businessman and industrialist who established a textile manufacturing company in Manchester, England.
Throughout its history, the surname DACLAN has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from clan leaders and merchants to poets and industrialists. While its origins may be rooted in the dyeing or coloring trade, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and contributions across multiple centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daclan
Among Census respondents with the surname Daclan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Daclan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daclan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.2% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino11.9% · 12
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- White3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daclan
Daclan appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,642 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 2,642 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daclan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #155,270 | -1.7% |
| Count | 107 | 101 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daclan bearers went from 107 to 101 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 2,642 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #155,270.
FAQ
Daclan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daclan?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Daclan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Daclan?
Daclan ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Daclan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Daclan.
Has Daclan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daclan went from 107 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Daclan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daclan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daclan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.2% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daclan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.2%), Hispanic (11.9%), Two or More Races (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daclan (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daclan mean?
A surname of Scottish origins signifying a descendant of the son of Gille Fholain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daclan (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Daclan?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Daclan, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.